Fabrizio Romano is back with his Monday morning column going through the latest transfer news stories in the Premier League and beyond, with today bringing updates on Real Madrid’s plans after Kylian Mbappe, possible exits at Chelsea and Arsenal, and details of Juventus director Federico Cherubini’s meetings in London…
Kylian Mbappe snub is a blow for Real Madrid as they prepare talks over new transfer plans
What a saga this has been, but from Mbappe and PSG’s point of view it has come to a happy end. The France international has committed his future with a new contract keeping him in Paris until 2025. The effects on the rest of the transfer window could still be significant.
For sure, Real Madrid will change their plan because the initial idea was to complete the team with Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger and a left back (priority to Fran Garcia’s return), nothing else.
Kylian Mbappe has dealt a blow to Real Madrid’s transfer plans
Now the strategy is to consider investing in other positions as well, such as for the midfield. Monaco star Aurelien Tchouameni has been discussed internally at Real Madrid for months, and I’ve also previously revealed Liverpool’s interest in the player.
As for alternatives to Mbappe up front, Mohamed Salah has not had direct contact with Real Madrid as of today and his departure in the summer is not considered easy, while Sadio Mane is still waiting for a meeting with Liverpool before discussing the future.
This week, Carlo Ancelotti and Florentino Perez will have direct contact to plan for the future.
Nicolas Pepe could be heading for a move away from Arsenal – here’s why it went wrong for him at the Emirates Stadium
Nicolas Pepe is a player that Arsenal consider available on the transfer market. Pepe has chosen a new agent recently precisely because he wants to explore different possibilities in the summer, while Arsenal want to invest in Bukayo Saka’s new contract and some funds could also come from Pepe.
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